The Willow Domestic Violence Center has set its second annual Willow Walk/Red Shoe Run to benefit the center which helps more than 275 women and children each year in Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties.

The event, which includes a 1-mile walk and 5K run, begins at 8 a.m. May 5 at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. Walkers — men, women and children — are encouraged to wear red shoes to help raise awareness about domestic violence.

Cost is $25 and $30 on day of event. To register or for more information, visit www.realmenwearheels.com or call 331-2034.

The Willow Domestic Violence Center provides shelter, peer counseling, advocacy and other services to survivors of domestic violence. The center estimates it costs $1,300 a day to keep its doors open.

Mike Dennis, Lawrence, shows off the high-heeled shoes that he wore while participating in "The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Red Shoe Walk and 5K" fundraiser for The Willow Domestic Violence Center. His wife, Adrianne Kunkel, right, is a volunteer for the center.
by Kevin Anderson